A couple of close ups of the gold zig-zag stitching, all those ends now have to be taken through to the back & secured !! Beginning to line the stole with 100% cotton. The long outer edge, lower bottom &…
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Sewing Starts
Well here we go ! Every time I start sewing my heart is in my mouth as there is very little room for mistakes once I put needle to silk. Once again my silk was bought from the wonderful Barbara…
The Luytens Window
This is my latest commission, a white stole inspired by the Lutyens window in the crypt of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool. A wonderful starburst of light and symmetry. Quite a daunting image I thought !!! I began with a photograph…
The Luytens Window
One of my favourite commissions, this stole is based on the Luytens window within the crypt of Liverpool Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King and was completed in winter 2017. It is dupion silk, with a cotton backing and is…